European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Israel launches criminal probes into deaths of Hind Rajab and Gaza medics
Israel's military has opened criminal investigations into the deaths of five-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza. The move
Swiss government seeks extra CHF 970 million for air defence
Switzerland's government wants to add CHF 970 million to its 2026 air defence budget. The move responds to hybrid threats and delays in arms
EU backs ICC after US sanctions on court officials
EU leaders have voiced strong support for the International Criminal Court after the US imposed sanctions on its president and a senior pros
Second Ukrainian detained in Croatia over Nord Stream sabotage
A Ukrainian national has been arrested in Croatia over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. German prosecutors allege he took part in t
Latvia's eastern border: migration, drones, and defense converge
Latvia is confronting a multifaceted security crisis on its eastern border, where irregular migration, drone incursions, and hybrid threats
Russian drone strike on Kherson minibus kills four, Ukraine says
A Russian drone strike on a civilian minibus in Kherson killed four people and injured several on Wednesday. President Zelenskyy condemned t
Disney and ABC sue FCC over licence threats in free-speech clash
Disney and ABC filed a lawsuit against the US Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, claiming the agency is threatening their broadca
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency targets senior Zelenskyy aide in new probe
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched a major operation targeting an alleged criminal organisation linked to senior officia
Spain moves 500 migrant girls from Ceuta to mainland despite regional opposition
Spain's government is preparing the urgent transfer of 500 unaccompanied migrant girls from Ceuta to the mainland, using a royal decree-law
Tactical voting drive in Saxony-Anhalt sparks cross-party backlash
A campaign called 'Taktisch Wählen' urges voters to back the SPD and Greens to keep the AfD from power in Saxony-Anhalt. The initiative has
Fedorov urges wartime elections after losing defence post
Mykhailo Fedorov, sacked as Ukraine's defence minister, has called for elections despite martial law. His appeal follows Zelenskyy's nominat
Trump delays 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after last-minute deal
President Trump has delayed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian imports after a last-minute deal. The move avoids a further escalation in